February 3, 2012
I personally think having a knack for knots is one of the essential skills to have or acquire in your toolset of manliness. After all, one never knows when you might be called upon to rope a steer…or knot a tie. So, if you weren’t a Boy Scout, here are a few resources that give you a notch to add on the manliness scale.
January 27, 2012
Have you ever watched a masterful expert perform their work with such skill and passion that you had no choice but to watch and admire in awe? As I scour the Internet from day to day, I run into videos of these masters every once in a while. And every time, I can’t help but stare in wonder and respect. An artisan is a craftsman who is a master of their field.
December 27, 2011
For those of you who are in the midst of a much-deserved winter break and are relaxing at home, you probably know the Internet is a great source to battle boredom. If you don’t quite have plans this break, let us introduce to you some ideas that might enrich your resume, help you improve your existing skills or help you get started on a fantastic project.
December 16, 2011
Learning to play the harmonica is all about breath control and practicing your ass off. Of course, like all musical skills, you got to have an ear for it. As I found out with the first few blows on the reeds, the instrument is deceptively difficult. Like mine, I don’t know how your journey will end…but you can start off in a good note with learning the basics of playing the harmonica, starting here.
June 22, 2011
The fresh web service called Smarterer aims to shake our inertia about learning skills and make smarter workers out of us all. Smarterer pits us against the technology, digital, and social tools we use every day and tells us if we are able or inept with them.
March 29, 2011
Imagine you’ve got a photo of yourself or a friend which you really like, but you know it could be made perfect with just a little Photoshop magic. What you really need is a friend or helper who can just do it for you, maybe in return for a few drinks. How will you find that person? Well, these days we have Fiverr.
February 21, 2011
We usually have an ear for good music; but what about the eyes? If you want to take your music education further, it’s essential to know how to read music. If you or your child cannot read a single note off a sheet of paper but can pick up a musical instrument and play it [...]
February 5, 2010
A lot of people would like to be able to make extra cash on the Internet in their spare time. Many people do, such as bloggers, e-retailers and freelancers. I’ve recently found two great ways you can make money online when you create your own products like T-shirts, mugs and posters. And no, it doesn’t [...]
February 5, 2010
I’ve always wanted to learn how to draw. It’s standing right next to learning C++ and playing the cello in Procrastination alley. It’s not that I’m a total failure at drawing, I’ve just never dedicated myself to it, or left behind the childish doodles that are weak imitations of your favorite comic books. Like a [...]
January 27, 2010
Benjamin Franklin told us – “Hide not your talents. They for use were made. What’s a sundial in the shade?” That wisdom tells us to take our talents out into the world, for only when you show your talent can someone spot them. And don’t we all know that working with our talents makes work… [...]
